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January 29, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt

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Watching Political News Daily Can Have Negative Mental Health Impact

January 29, 2023 19:00 by Elizabeth Pratt  [About the Author]

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Daily engagement in political news can have a negative impact on mental health, but disengaging can also have consequences. Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that strategies to manage the negative emotions that come from daily engagement may also reduce an individual’s motivation to act on what they care about politically. [More]